Our favorite quote? This one from the Mavs’ General Manager, Donnie Nelson:

Whether he [Donnie Nelson] thinks it’s realistic that Caron Butler will in fact be ready to return to action by the playoffs:

“Look I never want to bet against that guy. You talk about somebody that’s overcome odds in the past. And he’s a huge part of our chemistry this year. I guess is there a mathematical chance? Yes, absolutely. That guy spends more time on that underwater treadmill tub therapy thing that we have than he does above water. I mean, he’s really trying to get back. So is there a possibility? Yes, maybe. But we’re not going to put him out there if it puts himself or his health at risk. So it’s just something we’re going to have to get with our medical staff on.”